A Toast to 2010 and a Reflection on 2009

[lindyannajones]

As the year ends and a new one begins, I would like to send you a stanza of a poem by John O'Donohue. Here's a toast to the enduring gifts of 2009 and a wish for new delights for 2010.

This was how 2009 started for me: Still Life. Some of you may recall a thread entitled Still Life Open Invitational. This was my first effort and, I have to say, it was quite a challenge. Please stay tuned. In a few days I will be starting a new thread with the hopes that you will also try your hand at Still Life.

Preview of a Coming Attractions: Still Life Photography

This was also the year of the Saguaro Endurance Test. In May 2009, I posted a seven-part series on the Saguaro. I must have been out of my mind! Actually, though, it was fun and I sure learned a lot that I did not previously know about this familiar sentinel of the desert. Thanks to all who went the distance.

[Preacherman]

".....the sheer exuberance of being here". Enjoy every minute, because you are in it!!!
I look forward to the series Linda, and learning all I can about new perspectives. God bless. PAUL

[tycooder]

Hi linda I look forward to your new conquests in 2010 I love the way you put all your energy into your projects and how your talent shines through your shots but most of all how your kindness and understanding come through in all your written words.Thank you for all your wonderful support to the board members. We are in Florida for awhile so until comcast fixes my inet connection I have limited time to comment and post but I wanted to make sure I thanked you Your comment about seamus emerging into a youg boy was spot on! LOL you saw it in a photo of him while I only had a vauge awareness of it

[Steves Shots]

Beautiful captures all of these Linda and a lovely poem to accompany the first, really love the second one and love the presentation of them all, thanks for sharing, happy new year to you, cheers Steve.

[lindyannajones]

Originally Posted by Preacherman

".....the sheer exuberance of being here". Enjoy every minute, because you are in it!!!
I look forward to the series Linda, and learning all I can about new perspectives. God bless. PAUL

Actually the series was from this past May. This would be opening Pandora's box but if you have in interest in the Saguaro series, it starts with this thread. The other six in the series start on page three of my threads. Cheers, dear friend.

[Sheriliz]

These are beautiful. That first one really knocked my sox off...I bow to the master

[leonaashlee]

I have to agree with Sherilliz...I bow to the master as well. Linda, what can any of us say? You are so much that I am not...eloquent to start with. So knowledgeable...and willing to share what you have. I always look forward to anything posted by you, whether photos and narration or comments on someone elses threads. It is always uplifting to read anything posted by you...and I thank you my friend for your kindliness and grace.
This thread illustrates what I've just said...the first with the gorgeous reflection in the glass and the poem....you Rock my friend.

[kgb224]

This is outstanding work done by you Lindyanna.
I love them all.

[lyacadajar]

you did not only impress me with every picture you posted...you also increased my knowledge on a lot of interesting topics! your creativity and talent in what you do is exceptional! here is to a more fruitful 2010 my friend!



Lya

[pjflan7]

That glass shot has to be one of my favorites.....who can forget the saguaro series......you established your place, your niche and your style with that series.....and we all learned something to boot! Linda, I have no idea what we will be shooting this year but I know that both of us enjoy the sharing and the friendships as much if not more than than the shooting itself. So here's to alot more sharing and hopefully meeting and greeting among the dps members